Red Fort Blast: Red Fort Blast Linked to Al Qaeda Network in UN Report

Red Fort Blast: Fresh details have emerged in the Red Fort blast case, with the National Investigation Agency linking the alleged conspiracy to Ansar Ghazwat ul Hind, an offshoot of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. The agency has named 10 accused in a 7,500 page chargesheet filed before a special NIA court in Delhi.

The blast took place near the Red Fort area of New Delhi on November 10, 2025. The high intensity vehicle borne explosive attack killed 11 people and injured several others, besides causing extensive damage in the surrounding area.

According to the NIA investigation, all 10 accused were linked to Ansar Ghazwat ul Hind, which investigators described as an offshoot of AQIS. The agency has alleged that the group was part of a wider extremist conspiracy and was working to rebuild its network.

Dr Umer Un Nabi has been identified as the main perpetrator in the case. He was a former assistant professor of medicine at Al Falah University in Faridabad and died in the explosion. The charges against him have been proposed for abatement because of his death.

The remaining accused named in the chargesheet include Aamir Rashid Mir, Jasir Bilal Wani, Muzamil Shakeel, Adeel Ahmed Rather, Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Soyab, Bilal Naseer Malla and Yasir Ahmad Dar. The investigation has examined their alleged connections to the wider network and the events leading up to the attack.

Investigators say the case points to what they describe as a white collar terror module, involving people with professional and technical backgrounds. Several medical professionals were among those named in the investigation, bringing attention to concerns about radicalisation within educated and professional circles.

The probe was not limited to Delhi. Investigators examined evidence from Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Delhi NCR region. The agency said the investigation included 588 witness statements, more than 395 documents and over 200 seized material exhibits.

The investigation also looked into the alleged rebuilding of the Ansar Ghazwat ul Hind network. According to the chargesheet, members had reorganised the group as AGuH Interim during a meeting in Srinagar in 2022. Investigators have alleged that the network later worked on recruitment, propaganda and preparations for violent activities.

The NIA has also alleged that the group had broader plans beyond the Red Fort attack. Investigators described a campaign called Operation Heavenly Hind and said the accused were allegedly working towards an extremist political objective.

The agency has further examined the alleged procurement and preparation of explosive materials. Its investigation included forensic evidence, DNA profiling, voice analysis and material recovered from several locations. These findings have been incorporated into the chargesheet presented before the special court.

The investigation has also raised concerns about the changing nature of terror networks. Instead of depending only on traditional organisational structures, extremist groups can attempt to operate through smaller and less visible networks. Authorities are therefore paying closer attention to communication patterns, financial links, recruitment efforts and connections between individuals.

The Red Fort case has also brought renewed focus on the use of professional expertise in alleged terror activities. The involvement of people from medical and technical backgrounds has made the investigation particularly significant for security agencies.

The NIA has invoked several provisions of Indian law in the case, including the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. The chargesheet is now before the special court, which will consider the case according to the legal process.

The investigation has already resulted in multiple arrests, while efforts have continued to trace other individuals who may be connected to the alleged conspiracy. The agency has continued expanding the probe after examining evidence gathered from different states.

The latest findings have added another layer to the November 2025 Red Fort attack investigation. While the NIA has presented its allegations and evidence in the chargesheet, the accusations will ultimately be examined through the judicial process.